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How far is George from Longwood?

The distance between Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) and George (George Airport) is 2140 miles / 3444 kilometers / 1860 nautical miles.

Saint Helena Airport – George Airport

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Distance from Longwood to George

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longwood to George. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2140.219 miles
  • 3444.349 kilometers
  • 1859.800 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2140.494 miles
  • 3444.791 kilometers
  • 1860.038 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Longwood to George?

The estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport to George Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and George Airport (GRJ)

On average, flying from Longwood to George generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longwood to George

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint Helena Airport (HLE) and George Airport (GRJ).

Airport information

Origin Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″W
Destination George Airport
City: George
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: GRJ
ICAO Code: FAGG
Coordinates: 34°0′20″S, 22°22′44″E